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When I boot from the Ubuntu cd I get to the screen where it says: try Ubuntu without installing, install Ubuntu, etc. I press: install and it goes to the screen where it asks for the language, enter language and then it goes to a black screen with blinking cursor? thing and just sits there!

You don't have to install Ubuntu.
Can you actually run Ubuntu from the Live CD (I do not mean install)?

I'm not suggesting this as a permanent solution, but it will tell us if the OS files are working.

If you have "time to waste" you could:

Create a backup image of your Windows setup

Format the SSD

Install Ubuntu only

This will prove that the installer is working properly.

Another option is to install an earlier version (e.g. 12.04) and then upgrade to the latest version using the Update Manager.

Quote: Originally Posted by Ham Radio

It is actually very easy to Dual Boot Windows 7 and Ubuntu.

It usually is easy to dual boot Ubuntu (or Linux Mint) with Windows 7.
Something strange is occurring on his PC.

I have another 80g hard drive in this computer, with nothing on it. tried to install Ubuntu on it, same story. boots to setup screen and no further. Thanks to all, if I figure it out I'll post what I did.

Hello to all that responded to my query. I hate to admit it but as usual in many of my problems, the problem is known as 'pebcak'. This board has on-board vga but I have a pci video card installed for better graphics, and after getting the manual out I found out that the on-board vga must be 'always enabled'. The cd was booting ok I just couldn't see it. Oh well another lesson learned. Even at 70 years of age, it still helps to rtfm! Mark this as solved! Thanks again, Frank

Okay, saw this post and was hoping there was soemthing I could glean, and not sure. So, will post my problem and see.

Okay, did a clean swipe of HDD and installed Windows 7 PRO with no problem - everything working fine. Then "appear" to have installed Ubuntu 12.10 alongside Windows. When I start the computer, I have the choice of either selecting Windows or Ubuntu. When I select Windows, I have NO PROBLEMS. However, when I select Ubuntu, I get the following error message and need to know how to fix:

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